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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

In a Jam

What's It Wednesday #97

First I was in a pickle...then I was in a jam. Let me start from the beginning. Being a Victoriana (Collector of things from the Victorian period 1837-1901), I have a long list of things I am always on the hunt for. Finding the perfect pickle castor was top priority.

I love the silver frames (silver is a weakness of mine). The frames are usually quite ornate with lacy filigree, scrolls, shells, flowers, tassels, birds, etc. On the side of the frame is a little hook for the tongs to rest. The glass jar insert is equally as ornate and add a lovely elegance to any tablescape.

Once I placed the pickle castor on the table I realized I was in a jam. I did not actually want to put pickles in my pickle castor. We were having croissants, fresh fruit and sparkling apple cider for breakfast. Then it hit me. Jam!!!! So I placed orange marmalade in the beautiful glass. It completed the fall colors of the table.

Once breakfast was over I put fall candy in the pickle castor for the kids. In an instant I was no longer in a pickle but enjoyed being in a jam. This Victorian pickle castor, from the mid 1800s with orange marmalade or fall candy, is now my favorite fall accent.

What is your favorite fall accent this year?

xoxoxo

Paula

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You and I love the same things. I've been obsessed with these castors for some time, but don't have one of my own. I keep seeing them in antique shops around here and was trying to imagine what I would use it for - because I love actually using my pretty things. Now you've solved the problem and I need to grab the next one I see for my jams!Excellent and beautiful!

oh beautiful! I make jam and marmalade and I just love this Victorian container. Gorgeous.We really don't seem to do "fall" decorating here like you do in America - maybe because Australian trees don't turn autumn colours and drop like yours do. Have a wonderful week. and thank you for the invite.

I have never even heard of a pickle castor but it sure is BEAUTIFUL! I love it with the jam in it. My favorite fall accent this year is 2 new throw pillows I found for a STEAL!!!! Thanks for hosting each week.

Beautiful pickle castor Paula. I think I have one but it doesn't have a place for a spoon on the side. My mother always called it a cookie jar but it looks very similar to your beautiful piece! Thanks for another wonderful party. Blessings to both of you lovely ladies, Patti

The Victorians just knew how how to make something beautiful! It looks so stylish on on your pretty table setting and perfect for fall with orange jam or sweets in it. I bet the kids love to pick a "pickle" now :) Happy to play along again today with some more vintage inspired black & white Halloween decor.Happy What's it Wednesday dear Paula and Pattie!xoxo~ Carola

Thank you so much for stopping by my Buttons blog and commenting about the little owls I made for Debby's swap. It has been inactive for ages because of my focusing on my photography blog, but now that I have finally retired after 54 years of teaching, I have the time to start quilting, collecting, and crafting again...so I am reactivating the blog. Yours is wonderful. I have never seen a pickle container like that one. It is beautiful. All of your captures are so nice. Hope you are having a nice week, and I will visit again soon. genie

Never thought I'd see someone in a jam and be gloriously pleased. Suits you to tee. One of those objects - had I spotted one - that would bring a "Oh, this is SO Paula's Alley!".Whatever you put in it will still be an awesome piece. Lovely table... lots of details thrown in that are gorgeous - and yummy - and still it stands.

Now let me go as I need to check Christine's Home - WOW! You never throw interesting parties, Girls. So much beyond. Well done and Thank you!!!

What a beautiful tablesetting! I love your pickle castor and how it takes a center stage at your table:) Beautiful breakfast setting with the croissant,marmalade and fruits...fabulous! Thanks for hosting another wonderful party! hugs, Poppy

I adore old silver pieces. These are so beautiful Patti. They create a bit of magic on the table, as if the Queen were having breakfast in her own quarters on a lovely sunny morning. The windows are open and the birds are singing a sweet song.

ohhhh.....I can not tell you how excited I am about this! I have one of those...a little bigger and has a bird perched on top of the lid....JAM! CANDY! I think I'll have to get this out of the bookcase and put it on the cupboard :) Thanks girls!! Have a wonderful weekend!!Karla & Karrie

What a beautiful pickle castor. I would never have known what this lovely silver frame with such a charming jar was before today, but I darn well sure would of known it was beautiful.... Thank you so much for hosting. I will have to come back and visit the some more of the posts at this party..... Candy

Ok, Paula ... I just chuckled out loud at the start of your post. Thanks for giving me a good giggle this early :). Love the link party and all your beautiful decor. I'm so glad I found your page! xx, b being-bianca.com

Patti,I love this pickle castor. I've never even heard of a pickle castor. Now! I am on the hunt for one too. It is so gorgeous. And you can put any number of things inside. How wonderful. I also want to thank you for stopping by. I love to visit you also.Happy Halloween,Marie Antoinette

Perfect solution. You'll remember that I used be seen as terri~thedressedupcottage. But now I'm blogging under terrileeauthor, stop by and see me sometime. :)I'm still here, just talking about different things now, mostly writing. But I still love to stop by and see what you've been up to.

Your table is perfection...stunning sweet lady! I love that beautiful piece you just got, no matter what goes inside it takes on a new elegance. Beautiful! The features are lovely too. Thank you for hosting such a fabulous party each week. Have a happy Halloween.FABBY

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